Missouri star WR Luther Burden III to enter NFL draft

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Missouri junior Luther Burden III, one of the top wide receivers in the country, is declaring for the NFL Draft, he said Monday.

"I feel like this is the best time to enter the draft," Burden told ESPN. "I'm confident in myself and what I can do at the next level. I'm ready for the next step."

Listed at 5-feet-11 and 205 pounds, Burden is projected to be one of the top receivers in